Battery Management System Software Engineer.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

    • Lead the design, development, and implementation of a high-performance BMS for our marine battery systems. This includes defining system architecture, selecting components, and developing control algorithms to optimize performance, safety, and longevity.

    • Develop and validate sophisticated BMS algorithms for functions such as state-of-charge (SOC) estimation, state-of-health (SOH) prediction, cell balancing, thermal management, and fault detection, specifically tailored to the unique demands of marine environments.

    • Conduct rigorous testing and validation of the BMS to ensure compliance with marine-specific safety and performance standards, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations and on-vessel trials.

    • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in BMS technology and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for marine applications.

    • Analyze and troubleshoot BMS performance issues in real-world marine settings, providing expert support to ensure smooth operation.

    • Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, reports, and presentations to communicate findings and progress to stakeholders.

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred.

    • Proven experience in battery design, development, and testing.

    • Strong understanding of battery cell chemistries (Li-ion, solid-state, etc.) and their characteristics.

    • Familiarity with battery modeling and simulation tools.

    • Experience with battery management systems (BMS) and their components.

    • Knowledge of battery safety standards and testing procedures.

    • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    • Familiarity with battery manufacturing processes.

    • Knowledge of marine type approval and certification processes (DNV, LR, ABS)

    • Competitive salary and benefits package.

    • Employee Stock Options.

    • Bonus based on performance.

    • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge battery technology.

    • Collaborative, supportive, and fun work environment!

    • Potential for professional growth and development.

Vaar Systems is an ambitious and fast growing startup on a mission to revolutionize the marine industry with our high-performance battery systems. At Vaar we're not just building batteries – we're focused on electrifying the future of marine transport.

We're now looking for a talented and motivated Battery Engineer to join our dynamic team in Andenne, Belgium and play a key role in this exciting journey. This is your chance to be part of a rapidly growing startup and a team of highly ambitious founders looking to make a real difference in the world.

In this role, you will be a key part of the team and focus on the development and implementation of cutting-edge battery technology. You will be involved in the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and design to testing, validation, and manufacturing. In addition, as a startup, every member of the team is extremely valuable and expected to contribute where possible to all other fields of the business, including sales, marketing, HR, finance, etc. As such, no two days are likely to be the same!

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Are you passionate about battery technology and eager to join an innovative team? Even if there isn't a current opening that matches your skills, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV and a brief cover letter, and we'll keep your information on file for future opportunities.